Apple Cinnamon Coconut Granola

Posted: September 30, 2015 by Renée Altman

Apples are plentiful this time of year in the Okanagan! This crunchy apple granola makes the perfect fall snack. Packed with nutrients and spiced with cinnamon and cloves, it is a great addition to yogurt or whole grain cereal or lovely just on its own. Granola is so versatile, mix in your favourite nuts and seeds.

Some great options to include in your personalized granola:

pumpkin seeds

almonds

cashews

sunflower seeds

hemp seeds

pecans

walnuts

Apple Cinnamon Coconut Granola

Apple Cinnamon Coconut Granola

Recipe

Ingredients

1 1/2 cups regular rolled oats (certified gluten free for celiacs)

1 cup mixed nuts and seeds

1/2 cup unsweetened coconut

1/2 cup dried apples, diced

1/4 cup dried cranberries

2 tablespoon raw unpasteurized honey

2 tablespoon coconut oil

1 tablespoon cinnamon

1/4 teaspoon cloves

1/2 teaspoon salt

Method

Preheat oven to 300F.

Mix oats, nuts and seeds and coconut and place on a cookie sheet. Bake for 10 minutes (stir every few minutes to prevent burning around the edges).